The Most Valuable Player of last year's World Series finally got his ring on Thursday.
Edgar Renteria was presented with his championship ring prior to his first game in San Francisco since helping the Giants win the title.
“It’s going to be emotional because the fans supported me for two years,” Renteria said prior to the game. “I appreciate all of that. The organization appreciated me too and supported me for two years. It’s so great to come back to San Francisco and see the fans and all my teammates.”
Renteria joins Juan Uribe of the Los Angeles Dodgers as the only players to receive their 2010 rings as members of opposing teams.
Renteria, who signed a $2.1 million deal with the Cincinnati Reds during the offseason, was presented his ring on the field before embracing his former teammates. He received a standing ovation from the crowd at AT&T Park.
Renteria hit .412 with two home runs and six RBIs against Texas, including a three-run homer in a 3-1 Game 5 win that se...
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